Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CIV'IL-LY
CIV'IL-LY, adv.
- In a manner relating to government, or to the rights or character of a member of the community. – Hooker.
- In a manner relating to private rights; opposed to criminally; as, a process civilly commenced for the private satisfaction of a party injured. – Ayliffe.
- Not naturally, but in law; as, a man civilly dead.
- Politely; complaisantly; gently; with due decorum; courteously; as, we were civilly treated. – Dryden. Prior.
- Without gaudy colors, or finery; as, chambers furnished civilly. [Obs.] – Bacon.
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